Travel IMC Registered Nurse - $2,146 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Springfield, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/17/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 17, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an IMC/Stepdown/PCU position at a Level I Trauma, Magnet-designated acute care hospital in Springfield, IL, requiring an active IL RN license and a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.

Details

• IMC/Stepdown/PCU unit within a 562-bed acute care hospital designated as a Level I Trauma Center and Magnet facility
• Day shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts (6:45 AM – 7:15 PM)
• Every other weekend required
• Floating within the hospital or to a nearby affiliate hospital is required of all travelers
• Charting is done in Cerner
• No on-call requirements
• Local candidates are accepted with no radius restriction

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required — pending licensure is not accepted
• Active BLS and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications required; ACLS preferred
• AHA and Red Cross certifications accepted; RQI AHA cards are not accepted
• Minimum 1 year of experience in Telemetry, Neuro Stepdown, PCU/DOU/IMC, or Stepdown required
• Experience with cardiac monitoring including interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, telemetry monitoring, and Rapid Response Team utilization
• Cardiovascular skills required: post cardiac angiogram, post MI, pre/post cardiac cath, pre/post cardiac surgery, sheath removal, and TR Band
• IV therapy skills required: accessing ports, arterial line management, blood product administration, central line care, PICC line management, phlebotomy, and peripheral line management
• Medication management skills required: Heparin protocols, cardiac and vasoactive drips (including titration), PCA, and procedural sedation administration
• Neurological experience required: CVA, craniotomy, pre/post neurosurgery, spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury
• Respiratory skills required: ventilated patient care, chest tubes, CPAP/BiPAP, HFNC, ABG interpretation, and tracheostomy management
• Additional required skills: feeding tube care, pre/post hemodialysis management, renal failure, ortho trauma, total joint replacements, peripheral nerve block catheters, wound care/wound vac, skin grafts, surgical drains, and isolation precautions
• SSN and DOB required for consideration
• Cerner experience preferred
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Level I Trauma experience preferred

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are not accepted for this position
• Former permanent or PRN employees of the Memorial Hospital System must have been separated for at least 12 months before being eligible to apply as a traveler
• Travel pairs are not accepted
• Candidate must work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• RTO requests of 5 days or fewer are generally accommodated; requests exceeding 5 days require facility approval
• Scrubs may be any solid color
• Free parking is available with a permit obtained during orientation

American Traveler Job ID #P-723572. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Telemetry - Intermediate Care

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.